as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the factory resumed operation after a brief shutdown for repairs
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Recent Examples of shutdown
The near shutdown of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program — operated by MITRE and funded by the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency — was the latter.
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
During the 2019 government shutdown, parks were ordered to remain open.
—Carole Rosenblat, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Like last year, the Padres, despite Tanner Scott’s defection to the Dodgers, are fielding a shutdown bullpen: San Diego’s relievers have combined for a major-league-leading 1.51 ERA.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
What To Know The shutdown announcement came hours after Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on federal authorities to revoke New York Helicopter Tours' operating permits.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
During the 2019 government shutdown, parks were ordered to remain open.
—Carole Rosenblat, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Like last year, the Padres, despite Tanner Scott’s defection to the Dodgers, are fielding a shutdown bullpen: San Diego’s relievers have combined for a major-league-leading 1.51 ERA.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
What To Know The shutdown announcement came hours after Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on federal authorities to revoke New York Helicopter Tours' operating permits.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutdown
Noun
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Most of these disruptions begin to normalize soon after alcohol cessation.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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More severe complications can include apnea (the sudden, temporary cessation of breathing), pneumonia, rib fractures from severe coughing, and even death.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Celtics outscored it 30-18 as the Magic’s offense ground to a halt.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Vehicles on every road in Israel come to a halt and drivers emerge from their cars or trucks to stand at attention.—
Rabbi Steve Roth,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Sadly, by the time the ending — easy, predictable, full of hope — rolls around, the story is already fading from memory.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Weak Hero Class 2’s ending: Si-Eun’s master plan Ryeo Un as Park Hu-min, Lee Min-jae as Go Hyuntak Darae Lee/Netflix Weak Hero Class 2 builds to a massive showdown between the members of the Union and the Eunjang student body.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Like its floral counterpart, this ginormous tote is roomy enough to accommodate a 13-inch laptop, and its top zip closure ensures that your computer will never fall out—no matter how long or bumpy your commute is.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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Embrace Productive Tension Negative capability requires the ability to hold seemingly opposing states simultaneously: the ability to project confidence without certainty, direction without premature closure, and conviction without inflexibility.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Jopling is a hitman with skull rings and a sadistic streak who does all sorts of dirty work, including engaging in some light decapitation and throwing a cat out the window before meeting an amusing end off a snowy cliff.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The other nine were all converted in more dynamic situations, either at the end of direct attacks, pure counter-attacks or quickly following ball recoveries high up the pitch.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Abbott Elementary season 4 finale The school year is soon coming to a close, and Abbott Elementary is following suit.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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That could easily change as his tenure as governor comes to a close, and as the Trump administration continues to push its policy agenda.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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What used to be called a human interest story; no grand conclusions about the larger meaning of Dutch soccer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, consisting of six episodes, to give a fitting conclusion to The Conners.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Shutdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutdown. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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